This week on HardLore features special guest Leah Massey, vocalist of the United Kingdom's absolute best and brightest new band: PEST CONTROL.The crossover band inspired by classics such as Anthrax and Suicidal Tendencies also draws from some of HardLore's cult favorites like the Crumbsuckers, and Leah walks us through her journey from young emo ki…

HardLore is finally joined by modern hardcore's most charismatic frontman, AKIL GODSEY of Baltimore's END IT.End It quickly went from local band, to nationwide hardcore festival staple, to now worldwide phenomenon all by practicing the most important thing a hardcore band can be: AUTHENTIC.00:00:00 - Start00:00:49 - Introduction00:04:33 - Moral Cod…

A HardLore Investigative Special… In this incredibly special deep dive, we sit down with an important name in Misfits history: Tom Bejgrowicz, formerly of Caroline Records.When the band sued Danzig for nearly 20 years of back payment for performance royalties, Caroline Records stepped into the foot the bill… in exchange for owning the entire Misfit…

This week we have a very special guest and VERY important musician when it comes to the DNA of our show and one of our bands in particular... We are joined by the incomparable Only Living Witness vocalist Jonah Jenkins. The short lived, but ahead of their time and impactful band existed for only 6 years, managing to release 2 iconic LPs in that tim…

Happy Halloween! We're celebrating the only way we know how: Putting on costumes and talking about Hatebreed.Harm's Way just got home (literally minutes before this episode was filmed) from a month long tour with Hatebreed, Carcass and Crypta and we're gonna hear all about it.PLUS some inside info about the very fast and very intricate making of/ro…

Hello welcome, it's HauntLore time... In this year's SPOOKY edition of HardLore's Haunted Spinoff, we received a very special tour of the Queen Mary, the world's most haunted ship, via The Grey Ghost Project's incredible guide, Rebecca Knight.This nearly 100 year old ship has survived multiple wars and over 1001 trips across the Atlantic... and at …

Your favorite, our favorite, everybody's favorite... Please enjoy this newest Q&A special where we answered questions submitted by the HardLore Discord.Welcome FIRESTARTER to HardLore Records, and stream the new single "Tear Stained Youth", featuring Mark Porter from Floorpunch.Don't miss out on the next one, join the HARDLORE DISCORD: https://disc…

The long awaited full length HardLore episode with the frontman of, in our opinion, the greatest and most consistent hardcore band ever: SCOTT VOGEL of TERROR.In an episode that lives up to every bit of anticipation and excitement that we had, we find out all about Scott's upbringing from childhood to find hardcore, how his early bands started, (an…

We officially welcome the fall/winter seasons (the best time of year) with an official tribute to our favorite COLD WEATHER albums of all time. Hardcore, metal, industrial, electronic, you name it...Some things are just best served cold.Listen to the official companion playlist for this episode HERE: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3w6sZh4B2NCPPw…

This week's HardLore features special guest and co-founder of the greatest hardcore band in modern history: Sam Trapkin of Trapped Under Ice.We discuss Sam finding hardcore music AFTER joining TUI, growing up in and around Baltimore, moshing hard, his lifelong connection with Hatebreed, TUI's stretch of world domination as a tour band, tidbits thro…

We take a small break from music to have our very own Professor Bo Lueders take time out of his busy schedule to answer some in-depth historical questions. He is right about 30% of the time, let's see if this week he can hit 40%.HardLore is now on Patreon! Join now to watch every single weekly episode early and ad-free, alongside exclusive monthly …

Yes you read that title correctly. We ranked every rock band ever (with a few exceptions) in order. It took us 3 hours and damn near killed us, but we did it. Who is the GOAT? Who is amazing/great? Who sucks?Find out now!HardLore is now on Patreon! Join now to watch every single weekly episode early and ad-free, alongside exclusive monthly episodes…

One of the most consistently requested guest since the beginning of HardLore: THOMAS PEARSON, vocalist of Atlanta's FOUNDATION finally joins us for an epic 3-hour episode documenting Foundation's beginning, ending, and everything in between.Since their breakup in 2016, Atlanta's FOUNDATION has become a mythical band to new fans of hardcore music, a…

Colin and Bo list their favorite opening tracks in hardcore music. Whether it’s for an LP, an EP or a split, the first song on a record sets the tone for what you can expect from a band and often times can end up defining their entire career. They are the ultimate statement piece for what you’re about to hear, so we’ve paid tribute to some of the g…

We are finally joined by Twitching Tongues and God’s Hate bass player/stage mosher extraordinaire Alec Faber, who fronts the newly conceived Holy Blade alongside one of HardLore’s own.We talk about Alec’s journey from Grand Rapids to California, how playing in Freedom and True Love introduced him to many of his now longtime friends and bandmates ar…

We are joined live at HardLore HQ by Braxton Marcellous, the charismatic, multi-talented guitar player of generational standouts ZULU. Braxton is not only wildly magnetic and unforgettable as a stage performer, but truly one of the all time greats one on one.ZULU is a band full of hardcore lifers proudly carrying the torch, and are an amazing examp…

The long awaited day has arrived... HardLore conducts a live tournament bracket to determine the hardest HARDCORE band of all time in a stacked tournament of bands hand-picked by us, in brackets set completely randomly... We swear.We stuck to MUSICAL HARDNESS as our main criteria, but there are a few examples when separating the art and the artist …

...And we're back! HardLore returns for our first proper long form sit-down episode in over a month with an episode 2.5 hour recap of Bo's recent European excursion with Harms Way, as well as over an hour of answering your questions.HardLore is now on Patreon! Join now to watch every single weekly episode early and ad-free, alongside exclusive mont…

HardLore was joined for our first ever interview with a filmmaker by GREEN ROOM writer and director Jeremy Saulnier, who many don't know is a Virginia/DC hardcore OG.As the now cult classic film approaches its historic 10th anniversary, we moderated a Q&A at a sold out screening of the 2015 punk horror phenomenon at Brain Dead Studios.So much of th…

HardLore is joined by Sound & Fury co-promoters Martín Stewart (Terror, God’s Hate) and Madison Woodward (Fury) to recap this year’s incredible iteration of the USA’s biggest hardcore festival. HardLore is now on Patreon! Join now to watch every single weekly episode early and ad-free, alongside exclusive monthly episodes: https://patreon.com/hardl…

Welcome to the first ever HardLore Family Feud!We celebrated the beginning of Sound & Fury week 2024 with a live, sold out show at Brain Dead Studios in Los Angeles. Team Twitching Tongues (Taylor Young, Alec Faber & Mike Cesario) went head to head against team Sound & Fury (Martin Stewart & Madison Woodward) with special guest Anthony Anzaldo from…

HardLore is honored to be joined by the Godfather of hardcore himself: Vinnie Stigma from Agnostic Front.A true pioneer of the genre and a living legend, Vinnie took us around his neighborhood in New York City, including the world famous former home of the legendary venue CBGBs. We learned all about his early days as a punk rocker, making the jump …

Part 2 of our very special New York HardLore series features special guest Tom Sheehan of Indecision/Most Precious Blood. We're in Sunset Park Brooklyn, Tom's childhood stomping grounds (and birthplace of Merauder) at what was formerly known as the Crazy Country Club, the venue where Tom earned his stripes as a young hardcore kid and played his fir…

Fresh off of separate tours supporting two of hardcore's flagship bands, Drain and Kublai Khan - Colin and Bo reconvene to recap the events of the first time both of them have been on tour concurently since the inception of HardLore.Harms Way was part of Kublai Khan's second leg of their recent U.S. tour alongside Pain of Truth, and Twitching Tongu…

Colin and Bo chat with Tied Down Fest founders Jimmy Lawson and Curtis Dalton, Detroit hardcore kids that grew up booking shows, playing in bands, & printing merch who would eventually to bring a 2,000+ attendee hardcore festival to their beloved hometown. The 2024 edition of the festival featured Have Heart, Youth of Today, Drain, Terror and HardL…

HardLore proudly presents the first part of our three-part series shot in a single day all about New York Hardcore, all three of which feature special guest co-host: King Nine vocalist Dan Seely.Part one features Mike Dijan, an absolutely all-time great hardcore guitar player and song writer. We visited his hometown neighborhood in Astoria Queens a…

While HardLore was at LDBBB Fest, we tried something new and challenged some people outside, including a few members of bands and previous guests, to name the bands behind the opening FIRST SECOND of some iconic hardcore songs.How many can you guess right on your first go?HardLore is now on Patreon! Join now to watch every single weekly episode ear…

HardLore welcomes back one of the very first guests, Brody King of God's Hate and All Elite Wrestling to deliver his personal, experienced ranking of American Fast Food through the eyes of a professional wrestler who travels more than any band.Even though food is the main topic, we still found a way to fill this episode with personal lore and share…

HardLore Presents our official tournament bracket to determine the heaviest band OF ALL TIME.We methodically argued to find one winner amongst the following bands:Obituary, Slayer, Napalm Death, Bolt Thrower, Sleep, Crowbar, All Out War, Neurosis, Metallica, Black Sabbath, Suffocation, Suffocation, Cannibal Corpse, Conan, Dying Fetus, Disembodied, …

Colin and Bo celebrate their momentous 100th episode with a massive HardLore Q&A, answering questions sent by the viewers.We can't thank you enough for the past 100 episodes, we wouldn't have made it past the few handful without your support. Here's to a million more.HardLore is now on Patreon! Join now to watch every single weekly episode early an…

This week in a very special episode, we are joined by SeeYouSpaceCowboy... vocalist Connie Sgarbossa live and in-person at HardLore HQ, for a highly anticipated instant classic episode of HardLore. We discuss Connie's path from Che Cafe volunteer to spinkicking screamo pioneer, the personal experience of her transition, her early bands and SeeYouSp…

Colin and Bo chat with Spencer Hazard, guitar player and founder of Full of Hell.15 years and 31 records in, Spencer shares his and the band's story about how a small town Maryland band grinded (no pun intended) to the top of their field in extreme music.An amazing insight into carving your own path in music, making art your own way and the belief …

On June 28th, 2023, every band’s worst nightmare became reality for our good friends in Year of the Knife - they were involved in a horrific van accident while on tour, which put the band on hiatus and ultimately lead to vocalist MADISON WATKINS being in in critical condition, suffering major physical trauma, experiencing over a month of memory los…

HardLore presents... LETTERMOSHD! While attending the Triple B Records / Daze / Streets of Hate showcase in Brooklyn, Colin and Bo talked to the hardcore musicians (and friends!) brave enough to share their picks for their 4 favorite hardcore albums of all time.Thanks to Terror, Big Boy, King Nine, Bulldoze, Age of Apocalypse, Balisong, Hold my Own…

Colin and Bo sit down with LDBBB Fest promoters Sam Yarmuth (Triple B Records) and Colin Feeney (Gold Theory Artists) to talk about this year's installment of the midwest United State's premiere hardcore festival, LDB Fest, this year featuring a unique twist of being co-presented by Triple B Records for the first time.HardLore is now on Patreon! Jo…

Colin and Bo recap a recent Texas tour featuring HardLore's own Twitching Tongues and God's Hate, alongside Incendiary, Violencia, Suburban Scum, Judiciary, Conservative Military Image and more! HardLore is now on Patreon! Join now to watch every single weekly episode early and ad-free, alongside exclusive monthly episodes: https://patreon.com/hard…

HardLore sits back down together for the first time in weeks, catching up in this 3 hour Q&A/recap of Colin's time in Japan and playing Just Another Gig festival in Tacoma, WA the next day.HardLore Official Website/HardLore Records store: https://hardlorepod.comJoin the HARDLORE DISCORD: https://discord.gg/jA9rppggefThis episode is brought to you b…

Months after presenting you their picks for "soft songs" by "hard bands", Colin and Bo finally present their highly requested picks for HARD songs by soft bands...Hard and soft are as subjective as they come, but enjoy our insane rationalizations to why these songs belong in our least hardcore-oriented episode yet (sorry!)Listen to the official pla…

HardLore sits down with Brendan Garrone, the enigmatic frontman of INCENDIARY, contemporary Long Island legends.Occuring just minutes after their incredible set at FYA Fest 2024, we hear all about Incendiary's origins and their early goals as the most local of local bands, how Cost of Living accelerated their growth expeditiously, and what a massiv…

HardLore is joined by Trey Williams, drummer of the legendary death metal band Dying Fetus, whom we have officially dubbed "the hardest band to ever play music".This interview occured just hours before their incredible and highly anticipated set at this year's FYA Fest, the preeminent hardcore music festival in Florida/the whole Southeast USA.Dying…

Colin and Bo are back together at HardLore HQ so they figured they'd take this week to catch you all up on what they've had going on and do a special Q&A based on the questions that you all submitted to Discord and Twitter.HardLore Official Website/HardLore Records store: https://hardlorepod.comJoin the HARDLORE DISCORD: https://discord.gg/jA9rppgg…

HardLore is joined this week for an unbelievable and unfiltered conversation with Parris Mayhew, currently of AGGROS, but formerly the co-founder/original co-writer of legendary New York Hardcore band, the CRO-MAGS.The Cro-Mags are inarguably one of the most influential and important hardcore bands of all time, and the sheer insanity and legend of …

Colin and Bo are back from FYA Fest 2024, and for the very first time, we're joined by festival promoter Bob Wilson himself to go in depth about the lineup, presentation and everything else that goes into putting on the first big hardcore festival of the year for 10 years and running.Also for the very first time, our HardLore On the Street segment …

HardLore is joined by LONG time friend of the show and Fleshwater singer Marisa Shirar, also known as Mirsy.Born and raised in the San Fernando Valley, we talk about Marisa's journey from being scouted by a teacher at her high school, to cutting her teeth at the Cobalt Cafe, her history with Colin and Twitching Tongues, meeting her boyfriend and no…

Happy New Year! For our first episode of the year, we are joined by GRAMMY-WINNING producer/recording engineer Will Putney.Aside from being the master of the modern metalcore sound for other bands, he is well known for playing guitar in genre-staple Fit For An Autopsy, multi-regional supergroup END, and the spiritual successor to Every Time I Die, …

As 2023 comes to a close, HardLore wanted to thank all of you are for making our first full calendar year an unbelievable success.We wanted to look back at a few of our personal favorite moments and episodes from this year, but we put our hearts into every single episode and hope it shows. We love you all.It is and forever will be HardLore time. Se…

It's time for the first ever annual HardLore Awards, celebrating the best of hardcore music in 2023.All nominations were hand-selected by an 8-person committee and HardLore from all 13 categories that will be awarded today The categories are...ALBUM OF THE YEAREP OF THE YEARSINGLE OF THE YEARHARDCORE MFS PLAYINGALTERNATIVE TYPE SHIT AOTYHARDCORE MF…

Our beloved Cayle Sain has passed away suddenly and tragically at the age of 31. Cayle was a pillar of the hardcore punk music community, a master-level drummer and a great friend to anyone he so much as spoke to. If you knew him he loved you, and he’ll live forever through his countless recorded performances and beautiful memories he made with eve…

When hard bands go soft... Today on HardLore we explore our favorite "soft" songs played by bands that are normally much harder. Not every ballad is soft and not every soft song is a ballad.We're here to fill the gaps and educate the HardLore listeners by expanding their musical palette, because we all know that the hardest thing a band can truly d…

Colin and Bo welcome back Zuma, vocalist and guitar player of Kruelty from Tokyo, Japan.Zuma's passionate opinions on American fast food are responsible for HardLore's most watched clip of all time, so we figured it only made sense to have him break down ALL of his thoughts on what it's like to experience American Cuisine while on the road in the s…